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as in decline
a change to a lower state or level
there's been a declination in basic civility in our society
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as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
congressional declinations of cabinet appointments have been relatively infrequent, most senators believing that the president is entitled to pick his own advisors
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Recent Examples of declination
City prosecutors who reviewed the case wrote in a declination report that handcuffing the man, Trea Ellinger, 29, was necessary and safe, and was proportionately less force than what officers faced from the man.
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Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024
The show offered all three writers new contracts as soon as was allowed after the WGA strike's conclusion, and in the wake of their declination, the show is interviewing new writers and will proceed in compliance with the guild's standards.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Only about roughly 7 percent of declinations are at prosecutors’ discretion, almost all involving would-be first offenders accused of misdemeanor violations, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
An additional 4 percent were referred for prosecution elsewhere, meaning the declination rate is closer to 40 percent, and that the office is effectively prosecuting nearly six in 10 arrests, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024
The show offered all three writers new contracts as soon as was allowed after the WGA strike's conclusion, and in the wake of their declination, the show is interviewing new writers and will proceed in compliance with the guild's standards.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Only about roughly 7 percent of declinations are at prosecutors’ discretion, almost all involving would-be first offenders accused of misdemeanor violations, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
An additional 4 percent were referred for prosecution elsewhere, meaning the declination rate is closer to 40 percent, and that the office is effectively prosecuting nearly six in 10 arrests, Graves said.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declination
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So far, London has experienced a bit of a slump in the luxury real estate market in 2024 with a decline in high-end deals.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Italian manufacturer is doing well compared to mass-market carmakers and luxury brands more exposed to China, where there’s been a decline in purchasing due to a protracted real estate crisis.Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Biden’s refusal to exit the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous initial debate performance in June kicked off a whirlwind season that gave rise to Harris.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The system proved incapable of punishing Trump personally for his concerted, multifaceted refusal to accept his defeat and accept a peaceful transfer of power in 2020.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Chinese ruling party's past anxieties over regime security played a significant role in the rapid deterioration of the bilateral relationship.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The deterioration in Volkswagen’s prospects point to worsening conditions in the private sector in Germany.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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The migration issues at the border, Swalwell said, could have been solved if not for Republicans’ rejection of a bipartisan border bill that would have provided for more border patrol officers and increased funding for border security.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many of these communities will have faced rejection or exclusion from a product or service application.Ivo Gueorguiev, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Risk mitigation: Investors recognize that climate change and environmental degradation pose long-term risks to the financial system and specific sectors.Christer Holloman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition, there has been some recent degradation of rangeland and pastures, as well as a lack of soil moisture for the establishment of fall-sown crops, including winter wheat, according to the USDA.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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While climate denial allows people to protect themselves from feelings of distress, terror management theory suggests that denying death is just the tip of the iceberg.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris has characterized Trump as a threat to democracy, noting his continued denial of the outcome of the 2020 election.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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And there’s the historical significance of the candidates themselves: Harris, 60, would be the first woman and the first person of South Asian descent to serve as U.S. President.TIME Staff, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris is the first Black woman and first woman of South Asian descent to be a major party's presidential nominee.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Declination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declination. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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